International Music Competition Dedicated to D.D. Shostakovich 2025 (hereinafter referred to as the "Competition").
The competition location will be determined by the organizing committee responsible for the preparation and execution of the competition (hereinafter referred to as the "Organizing Committee").
The Organizing Committee is responsible for interdepartmental coordination, approving the jury composition and competition regulations, establishing performance evaluation criteria, and organizing the competition management. They will also approve the possibility of establishing special and additional prizes.
The Competition is Held in an Online Format
The competition includes the following 10 categories:
- Classical Vocal
- Piano
- String-Symphonic Instruments (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp – Lever and Pedal)
- Woodwind Instruments (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone)
- Composition
- Brass and Percussion Instruments (French Horn, Trumpet, Baritone, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba, All Groups of Percussion Instruments)
- Folk Instruments (Domra, Gusli, Balalaika, Bayan, Accordion, Classical Guitar, National Instruments)
- Ensembles and Orchestras (Wind Orchestra/Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra/Ensemble, Folk Orchestra/Ensemble, National Orchestra/Ensemble, Chamber Ensembles)
- Accompanists (Concertmasters)
- Conducting
The competition has the following age categories:
- Category I: Ages 9–13
- Category II: Ages 14–18
- Category III: Ages 19 and above (no upper age limit)
The age of the participant is determined by the date of the performance recording.
Musicians from all countries are eligible to participate.
The management of the preparation, organization, and execution of the competition is handled by the competition's management team, which is determined by the Organizing Committee and operates based on the competition’s regulations approved by the Organizing Committee.
Official Address of the Competition Management:Phone/WhatsApp: +7 (778) 583-72-89
E-mail: shostakovich.competition@outlook.com
Website: https://shostakovich-competition.com/